Woodbury High School - Warrior Yearbook (Woodbury, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 150 of the 1948 volume:

We, the class of 19U8, dedicate this yearbook to Mrs. Howard A. Titus in appreciation of her kindness, patience, and understanding throughout our four years of high school. 191 8 19Ji8 The Year Book Of Woodbury High School, Woodbury, Connecticut Editor Blaine Hartford Assistant Editors Marjorie Weed, Carolyn Wood, Roberta Bansleben Business Manager Edward Phillips Dedication Table of Contents 1 Woodbury High School Faculty Al Seniors of 19l 8 B1 Class History Cl Class Prophecy D1 Class Gifts El Class Will FI Class Poll G1 Essay — SCIENTISTS TURN TO RELIGION — Andrew E. Scoville, Jr. HI Future Farmers of America II Sports lit Group Picture Names J1 This Above All - Dedicated to the Senior Class K1 Psalm of Life LI Sketches by Blaine Hartford 1 19U8 WOODBURY HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY 192 8 MM'llll XIHMHHIM IHHHKK MM M M MM MM MSHBBBHHRHBBHHIM'M'IHHfrM'IHHHHHHBHBBHHtMM MM-M-M M-IHHHHHfrM Julia A. Clark:--------- Woodbury High School, Columbia, McGill Teacher of French and Latin Ellis F. Clark:--------- Mount Herman School, Massachusetts Agricultural College, B.S., Graduate work, Cornell University, Teacher of Vocational Agriculture John D. Coombs:------- Bates College, B.S., M.A. Teacher of Mathematics, Principal of Woodbury High School Jay Burton Israel:—— Willimantic State Teachers College Boston University, B.S., Ed.M, Teacher of the Social Studies George A. McCreery:--- University of Denver Colorado State College of Education, B.A. Supervisor of Music E. Sheldon Smith:----- Tufts College, B.S. Harvard Graduate School Rhode Island College of Education Teacher of Science A1 1 Mrs. Howard Titus:—— Mount Holyoke College, A.B., Middlebury, M.A. Teacher of English William A. Wagner:---- Springfield College, B.S. Director of Physical Education Dorothy H. West:------ Framingham Teachers College, B.S. Teacher of Homemaking HHHHHW-tBHBBBHHHBBHfr-tHHHBBRHBBBBBBBt WUX a M)Ht � ■� A2 E. F. Clark J. D. Coombs E. Sheldon Smith Viola Titus 4V ___ I Julia A. Clark Dorothy West George McCreery William Wagner J. Burton Israel L L I U K I V I I I I I I I I 9 I L L L L I I I I I I I I w ROBERTA ANN BANSLEBEN President (3), Executive Committee (1 ) Newspaper (3-U) Bertie” has that rare combination of being both carefree and dependable. Her wit has helped us survive Problems Class many times, and her dependability has likewise proved very valuable. Bertie is undecided as to what her future holds, but if she keeps on being as friendly and cheerful, we know she will be a huge success. Best wishes to a swell girl. ROBERT DAVIS BEARDSLEY Basketball (1-2-3-U), Manager Baseball (3-U), Prophecy (U), Dramatic Club (it) Bob holds the title of the cutest boy in the class but a greater claim to fame is his ability on the basketball court. He proved to be a valuable first stringer this year with some of those amazing long shots of his. Mechanics has always been Bob's chief interest and from what we've heard we think September will see him working in Waterbury, preparing for his future by learning a trade. All the best wishes, Bob -for a happy and prosperous life! DONALD WILLIAM BENNETT Don is our ladies' man and consequently possesses a goodly amount of charm plus a very smo-o-oth line. His interest in being present at school is probably second only to his interest in being absent •fHHHHHHKBBHHHHHHHBHHHHKHHt-W- -iKHHt- -)hhhhhbhhhbhhhv;bhhh(- ' -SHHHHHHHHHt B1 I L L L L I I I I I I I I I I m but he is a hard worker and is always willing to lend a helping hand. JANE BOYD Basketball (l-it), Softball Manager (3-U), Dramatic Club {k), Scholarship Medal (1), Fashion Show (1-3), Glee Club (2-3). Jane is our prodigy. She has found time to become a good friend to many of us, plus taking an active part in sports throughout her four years in high school. Jane plans to enter Rutgers this fall, and make a career of science. With her determination and her sense of humor, we feel certain she will succeed. Best wishes, Jane, for a successful career. JOHN CHARLES BRIGHAM Basketball (h). Checker Champion (3), Track (k), Dramatic Club (U), Prophecy (U), Baseball (lj). We can see the door panel now - Dr, J. C. Brigham, Research Scientist, or something to that effect, and if we go a trifle further we can see him also leading a happy home life. These things are easily imagined of John because of his capacity for studying, his refusal to make quick and thoughtless decisions, and his ability to cany an idea through to the finish. John is planning to further his education at the University of Connecticut, majoring in science. We know you ll be a big success, John, but loads of luck anywayI B2 L L L L I I I I I I I W IHKHHUHm NKWOlHHOimiMNKWIt PATRICIA BROWNELL Basketball (1), Vice-President (2), Scholarship Medal (1), Cheerleader (U), Dramatic Club (1 ), French Club (i ), Newspaper (3). Pat is one of our most attractive girls. Very neat and dignified, she is always ready to be of service when needed. It is this plus her friendly personality that has made her so popular during her four years of high school. Pat plans on a life of helping others by doing missionary work in China, possibly. Determination and ambition are two of her most valuable assets and with these we know she’ll be a success. Best of luck, Pat, in your career. MARJORIE LOIS CATON Entered from Danbury High School (U), Fashion Show (U), Glee Club (h), Class Gifts (U). Margie came to us this year from Danbury. Rather quiet at first, she soon proved to be an agreeable and friendly companion. Margie’s year in Homemaking should help her in her future career, which looks to us like marriage. If she is as capable in this as she has been since we have known her, we feel envious of that certain guy. JOHN EDWARD CLARK Poultry Judging Team (3-U), F.F.A. (1-2-3-1 ). John has the distinction of being one of the quietest boys in B3 R. Bansleben R. Beardsley D. Bennett P. Brownell M. Cafon J. Clark the class, but not bashful. He is very friendly and always ready to help another person out, which together make very desirable traits. Whether John will remain at his present job after graduation we do not know but, we feel sure that in his own way he'll be a success at whatever he does. Good luck, John] ESTHER LOUISE COE Fashion Show (1-2-3-b), Glee Club (1-2-b), Cheerleader (b). Esther is one of our more fashionable girls - both in style and in manner. Four years of Homemaking has done much to make her one of the best seamstresses in our class. Among her other talents are drawing, music, and poetry. Esther plans a career of designing but as yet hasn't picked the school she'll attend. We'll give odds that she'll succeed, though. Good luck to a very ambitious girll EDITH RUBY COLE Fashion Show (1-2-3-b). Edith is one of our quietest Senior girls. Her lack of conversation is equalled only by her lack of height. She excells in a number of things among which cooking, sewing and dancing rate high. Edith hasn't let it be known what she plans to do upon graduating but we think, with her ability, she'll m?ike some man a good wife. Whatever you do, Edith, we know you'll be a success. Bb DOMINIC PAUL COMPUTZZI Basketball (1-2), Judging Team (1-2-3-ii), F.F.A.President (3), World Youth Award (3), F.F.A. Vice President (it), Connecticut Milk Producers' Prize (2), Newspaper (i ), State Farmer (3), Class Will (li). Dom is our country gentleman, and a good one he should be after four years of Ag. Literally speaking we can't think of anyone better suited to this title. His easy-going manner is not characteristic of him for we hear he is a very hard worker. As far as we've heard, Dom plans to remain on the farm after graduation. Regardless of his choice of career we wish him luck and we know he'll succeed. JOHN JOSEPH DESCHINO Basketball (2-3-li), Baseball (3-M, President (1 ), Dramatic Club (Li), Treasurer (3), Class Will (L). Johnny was voted the most attractive Senior boy, as well as the best dressed boy in the class. He certainly deserves both his titles plus a note of thanks for doing a fine job as our Senior President. Very active in athletics he has starred in both basketball and baseball proving the extent of his abilities. Johnny is headed for Post next fall to take a course in business training. Just stay like you are and we know you'll succeed. Best of luck, fella! MARILYN DOROTHY GREEN B$ WWKMlOt'HW IC'IBHHHHHHHHHHHBHHHHI'tt M WKK W W ttlt K X M M 1C MO KM MM IHHHHMICMIHUC Basketball (3), Captain of Cheerleaders (h), French Club (U), Executive Committee (1), Treasurer (2), Secretary (3—U) Class Will (1 ). Shortie is one of the best liked girls in the Senior Class and her wit has served as a leaning-post for the entire class. Her ability has served her well in her position as class secretary for the past two years. Her athletic prowess really showed in her excellent leadership as captain of the cheerleading squad. Marilyn plans on a career as an air hostess and so we wish a flying success to a very fine girl. BLAINE FRANCIS HARTFORD Manager Basketball (li), 3aseball (U), Editor Wide Awake (U). Blaine came to us in our Junior year from Indiana. With his friendliness and ready smile, he immediately became one of us. Voted most polite, dependable and talented, to say nothing of friendliest and best personality, Blaine really deserves all of these titles. As editor of our Wide Awake he has done a splendid job. Blaine hasn't decided what he would like to do as yet, but we have a strong feeling that he might go into the Navy. Whatever you do, Blaine, we know you will go right on being a good friend to all of us. Best of luck to a grand fellcwj MARY LOUISE HENDERSON Fashion Show (1-2), Glee Club (3), Music (3-U). Who's that -with such a mischievous gleam in her eye? It's pro-H X HIHFHMIH ttKWMIHMI - B6 i J. Deschino W. R. Cromwell I ■ ✓ - M. Green B. Hartford M. Henderson MM W fi � M IHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHBHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHfrfr bably Mary Louise. Her sense of humor has kept us all amused for the last four years. Planning to be a nurse, Mary Louise is going into some hospital for training next September. Her friendliness and dynamic energy should speed all her patients on the road to recovery. Best of luck to our Woman In White . JANE STODDARD HICOCK Scholarship Award (1), French Club (U), Class History (L). Jane is one of our top rankers on the honor roll. Not specializing in any one subject, she is equally good in all. Her quiet personality has not given us many clues as to her future, but we do know she plans a Secretarial Science course. Being a person with many fine qualities, among which her ambition and patience are outstanding, she is sure to meet success. Good luck, Janel ROBERT HENRY JOHNSON, JR. F.F.A. Judging Teams (1-3-U), F.F.A. Reporter (1), F.F.A. Treasurer (3), Vice President (L), Baseball (1-2-3-L). Bob has made himself immortal to his fellow students by the no hit game he pitched in his Sophomore year. This is by no means the limit of his ability. Besides being a good student his friendly attitude has won for him many friends. Bob is undecided as to his life's work, but we know he will be successful at whatever he chooses. Best of luck, Bobl HBHBHt- B7 -iHBHH - - ■IHHHKHHHt- HHHHHKHHHHHHHHfc- 'SHBHHHHHH ' SHHHf + DAVID ALLEN LACEY F.F.A. Judging Teams (1-2-3), F.F.A. Reporter (3), F.F.A. Sentinel (U). David is the Senior with the nicest hair and is usually seen in the company of his Ford. We know his line from a mile away but after hearing it for four years we've come to accept it along with his good humor. Although he has sought a course in agriculture, he isn't too keen on a farming career. For him we wish just what he deserves - lots of good luckl MELVIN LEE LAUTENSCHLACER Basketball (1-2-3-ii), Baseball (1-2-3), President (1), Executive Committee (3-U). Bunny would take first honors in any popularity contest so it is 1 no wonder he rates so high with us. A good personality plus just the right amount of modesty tends to make him the ideal friend, as he is to so many of us. He hasn't definitely decided as to his career but we know he has his eye on Uncle Sam so it may be bell-bottom trousers for a swell guy. Lots of luck, Bunnyl FLORENCE INGA-LILL LINDBERG Treasurer (1), Basketball (2-3-L), Captain Basketball (3), Soft-ball (2-3-M, Glee Club (2), Prophecy (ii). Pee Wee is the athletic Miss of the Senior class this year, even though she did return late from a trip to Sweden. Very active and viva- B8 . o V - clous, she is probably best recognized by her lack of height and her a-bundanco of friendliness and charm. Florence plans to be a beautician and is leaving for school 6oon after graduation. We know she'll make good; she usually does. The boat of luck to a swell girll MARY BIRD MACKAY Entered from Towson High School, Maryland (2), Dramatic Club (It), Glee Club (3), French Club (Ij), Class History (It). Mary Bird came to W. H. S. in our Sophomore year. She is quiet and dignified yet can be counted on to share in a joke. She has her license so you will often find her cruising around in the family car. Mary plans to gt to college, but is still undecided as to which one it will be. She is interested in teaching Kindergarden or pre -school children. We know that with her friendliness and stick-to-it-tive-ness she will go far in her work. Good luck, Maryl ROBERT FRARY MUNSON Baseball (2-3-it), Class Will (It), Executive Committee (It), Track (U). Bob is the ball of fire“ whose antics have kept us all in stitches for the last four years. Voted most humorous , he certainly deserves thi3 title. Interested in sports. Bob has majored in baseball and is really good. ♦IHHHHHHHHHHHBHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHBHHHHHHHHHHKHBHHt’iHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHttt B9 . ' L L L L L L L I I . -WBHHBBHBHHHHHHHBHH After school, you can find him working at the First National Store, where he plans to keep on working for this summer at least. After that he has no plans but we know he'll be a success in whatever he may undertake. Best of luck, Bobl JAMES ALLEN OPPERMAN Basketball (1-2-3-U), Baseball (3-U), F.F.A. Vice President (2), Judging Team (1-2-U), Track (2-U). Take the strength of an ox, the voice of a lumberjack, throw in a measure of hearty friendliness, mix it up well, then add a streak of temper and you would have Oppy's twin. You would have to add to this mixture a liberal amount of athletic ability for Jim has starred in both basketball and track. Jim is thinking about schooling in the tool-making trade, and since he is already a good mechanic we count on him being a top notch took-maker. We'll miss you Jimmy, good luckl HERBERT GARRY PARTRIDGE, JR. Class Gifts (U). Herbie or Bud , is one of our energetic Seniors who already is working. Saturdays you will find him behind the counters at Howland-Hughes in Waterbury. Although his plans are not definite as yet. Herb wants to go to Military School - then on to Engineering. Soldier or Engineer, we know he'll make a good one. Good luck. Herb I BIO • • : f : . • . •IHHHHHt MMKKMXMM IHBHHBBHHBHfrViBHBHHB) ■ ■ ■) MMX MKM WHHHHHHHHHt EDWARD WALLACE PHILLIPS President (2), Basketball (1-2-3-L), Newspaper (3), Business Manager Wide Awake (It), Baseball (1-2-3-ii) Buddy is our star in sports, especially basketball coming through the year as high scorer for the season. Another of his attributes is a winning smile for which he is especially liked. Bud may let Uncle Sam decide his future in the U. S. Navy but later in life he'll probably have his own restaurant. The best of everything. Bud - especially luckI JACELYN MILLER PHILLIPS Executive Committee (1), Secretary (2). Jackie , our most attractive girl is also our wanderer, leaving us at the end of our Junior year in favor of the Southern climate - namely North Carolina. However, Woodbury proved too great an attraction and she returned in October of our Senior year, only to leave again in March for Anchorage, Alaska. Jackie plans a business career. If her integrity is as good in this as it was during her stay at W. H. S., she should be a big success. Good luck to our EskimoI MARY JOSEfflINE RICHARDS Fashion Show (1-2-3-U), Glee Club (1-2-3-k). Mary is our tallest girl and the only one with such smooth black hair. Quiet, friendly and sincere she should make a good secretary - as Bll M. Weed J. Phillips L. Strattman E. Phillips A. Ruffin A. Scoville C. Wood M. Richards H. Partridge this is her ambition. Dancing is one of her chief pleasures and like many other things she does it very well. Mary has taken Homemaking for the past four years and has become very adept at cooking and sewing, which may prove useful in later years. Whichever it may be - secretary or housewife, we will be cheering for you. Loads of luck, Mary! ALLEN FRANCIS RUFFIN Dramatic Club (U), Glee Club (3), Executive Committee (2). Allen, in spite of his habit of disagreeing with teachers and being absent from school, has many redeeming features. His good nature and openheartedness are two of his chief assets, and if he keeps them we think he'll go far in life. His sense of humor is as big as he is too, and many times it has helped make the day more cheerful for many of us. Allen hasn't decided what he will study in college but we have a feeling it may be dentistry. Whatever it is, we'll be rooting for you, Alien! ANDREW EIWARD SCOVILLE,JR. Vice President (1), Executive Committee (2-3), Newspaper (3), Track (U), Dramatic Club (ii). Andy likes to be different and consequently is noted for his originality. Although Math is his first love he is nevertheless a regular guy and never hesitates when it comes to being friendly. Engineering is Andy's dream and who could be better suited. We hope B12 your dream soon materializes Andy, and we’ll be rooting for you all the way throughI LOUISE HELEN STRATTMAN Executive Committee (1), Vice President (3) Treasurer (li), Cheerleader (U), French Club (U), Fashion Show (1), D.A.R. Award (I4), Dramatic Club (U), Glee Club (1-2-3), Softball (1-2), Wide Awake Staff (U). The friendliest and most popular girl in the Senior Class - a good sport and a swell pal, is Squeaky . Throughout our high school days she has always lent a helping hand and sympathetic word when needed. The D. A. R. Award she received for citizenship is symbolic of her personality and deeds. Louise intends to go into the business world and a fine secretary she'll be. Best wishes to you, Squeak ! MARJORIE ANNE WEED Secretary (1), Executive Committee (2-3), Fashion Show (1-2-3-U) Wide Awake Staff (U). Margie is one of our most popular Senior girls. Her ready wit and keen sense of humor are a great help to her in Problems Class, where she is usually on the opposite side of the debate from Mr, Israel, Outside of school you can usually find her working at Briarwood . Margie is our best-dressed Senior girl, and has taken four years of Homemaking, both of which should help her a great deal in her chosen career, the Field of Fashion. However, she is still undecided as to vhet- B13 T - ' ’ ' ! ' I f ■iHBWHHBBHHHt- her she will go into designing or modeling. Whichever she may choose, we know she will be a sparkling success. Good luck, Margiel CAROLYN BELLE WOOD Fashion Show (1-2-3-h), Glee Club (1-2-3-U), Wide Awake Staff (U), Essay Contest (3) All State Concert (h). Carolyn is rather quiet, but only enough to prove the virtue of the saying that silence is golden . A good many of us can testify to the trueness of her friendship and will miss her greatly after June. Carolyn plans on business school this fall and we’re positive that she will be a success. Best of everything for a swell girll HHH HHHfr Blii ■IHBHBHHHHHHHBf- -WHBHHHHHHHHHHHHHBttHWIHKf- -SHHHHH - David Lacey Marilyn Green Robert Beardsley r ' [ f I I f f ’ r : 1 I i, r CLASS HISTORY In September 19 Wi, the class of 'L8 was admitted to the halls of Woodbury High School as the last class to enter while World War II was still in progress. Prejudice was quite strong as we elected our Freshman class officers for we had not yet begun to intermingle friendships between the two towns. However we did elect Melvin Lautenschlager, President; Andrew Scoville, Vice President; Marjorie Weed, Secretary; and Florence Lind-berg. Treasurer. The service held at the time of President Roosevelt's death was the only time the entire school was gathered together in such a group. Taps were played by John Dawson and the whole ceremony was one of the most impressive of all our years in high school. As we were still labeled bewildered freshmen by our elders, we held only two social events; a skating party and a social. Miss Meehan became our new social studies teacher, replacing Miss Lacey who left us at the beginning of our Freshman year. We returned to W. H. S. as Sophomores in the fall of now very much relieved to have dropped the title of bewildered freshmen . This year our class elections produced the following officers; Edward Phillips, President; Patricia Brownell, Vice President; Jacelyn Phillips, Secretary; and Marilyn Green, Treasurer. None of us will ever forget the no-hit no-run baseball game Bob Johnson pitched that year. Plans for the regional high school got underway in our Sophomore year, and Mr. Johnson started his duties as the new supervisor in the fall of 19L6. Cl I ' [. I f I f 1 f r : : : l. r ■ IHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHBHHHBKHHHHHBHHHHHHBHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHf-tHHHHHH Women's Rights were finally recognized in our Junior year when three girls became our top officers. Roberta Bansleben, President; Louise Strattman, Vice President; Marilyn Green, Secretary; and John Deschin , Treasurer. In the beginning of our Junior year we were fortunate in obtaining our first full time music teacher, Mrs. Kerr. Following her arrival there were a number of successful musical programs presented. A Christmas operetta was given in which both the high school and grammar school took part. In the spring the music club and glee clubs went t Washington, Conn, to sing in a festival comprised of approximately 200 high school students from the surrounding towns. Encouraged by their previous performances, the music classes accepted the invitation to sing before the student body at Hawley High School, Newtown. Physical education classes began for the first time under the direction of Mr. Wagner, This relieved Mr. Coombs giving him more time for his other work and also it was a great help in improving the athletic teams of Woodbury High School. A Halloween Dance, a social and a bowling social were held in the fall, A heavy snowstorm lowered the attendance at our Junior Prom but the seventeen couples who came, arrived with their spirits undaunted. Mrs. Alice Kitney succeeded by Mrs. Dorothy Snyder, took over the secretarial work in Mr. Coombs' office. With their assistance a bigger and better school paper, The Mirror , was able to be published. In the spring, Mrs. Titus' English classes were interrupted by the noisy construction of the new grammar school. Because of the success of our first bowling social, another was ■iH - C2 Mitchell School Grade 8 1944 M H W MW M MM IHHHt held in the spring. We also spent an evening at Lake Compounce. As we approached our Senior year we began to work together as a class instead of separate groups of students from Woodbury and South-bury. We have all enjoyed our Senior year the most as it has been the busiest and happiest of all. John Deschino was given the honor of President; Robert Johnson, Vice President; Marilyn Green, Secretary; Louise Strattman, Treasurer. Members of the Executive Committee were Melvin Lautenschlager, Roberta Bansleben, and Robert Munson. Miss Meehan was replaced by Mr. Israel, the new social studies teacher who soon revolutionized the history classes with his original tests and projects for us to do. We felt as though we had lost a personal friend when Mr. Derwin, our science teacher left us to teach English at Crosby High School. A short time later he was replaced by Mr. Smith who, besides his busy science schedule, has undertaken the leadership of the Dramatic Club. This group presented the first high school production in eight years-Oscar Wilders The Importance of Being Earnest , in April. The Dramatic Club also took part in the state drama festival in Greenwich where the play, If Men Played Cards As Women Do was presented. Accompanied by Mrs. Titus, members of our Senior class enjoyed a presentation of Hamlet and The Merchant of Venice at the Litchfield Playhouse. Seeing the plays helped us to appreciate Hamlet more when we read it in, class later in the year. In the fall the Senior class journeyed to the fair city of Water-bury where Mr. Stockmann spent one whole week trying to catch an intell- igent expression on each of our thirty-four faces. One of the biggest successes was the social sponsored by our class in the fall, to which all four classes and the faculty were invited. It was amusing to see Mr. Coombs drinking from a baby's bottle and Mr. Israel leading the polka with a Bostonian twist. In December, members of the faculty with Mr. Derwin as our guest, accompanied us to the Ice Follies at the New Haven Arena. Mr. Israel and Mr. Derwin couldn't resist making some comments on how the show could be improved if they had had their hands in it. In the fall the music classes presented a concert for the benefit of the new school band to be organized. This proved to be a great success and the school is now developing a band under the direction of our new music teacher, Mr. McCreery. The last musical program given under the direction of Mrs. Kerr was the Christmas operetta. The singing from the balcony as well as the acting on the stage helped make a very effective performance. Upon our return to school after our Christmas vacation, what to our relief should appear but the long looked for new grammar school. The four extra rooms helped ease the strain on the timbers of the ol gray school house, for we now had the use of one of the first grade rooms downstairs. We also had a music room for our music teacher who had previously led the life of a wandering gypsy. One of the most amusing and causeworthy events of the year was the Faculty vs. Varsity basketball game for the March of Dimes . Upon the blowing of a bugle by Mr. Israel, the faculty made their entrance; Cli -IHHHHHW- HHHH HHH Mr. Coombs in cap and govm; Mr. Clark in a dairyman's outfit and Mr. Johnson in a regulation outfit. A humorous play by play account of the game was presented by Mr. Smith over the loud speaker, installed just for this occasion. With encouragement from their cheerleaders: Mrs. Titus, Miss West, Mrs. Snyder, and Miss Lecchi, plus the advantages they gave themselves in their ten rules of the game, the faculty won a close victory. The Senior class monopolized the boys' first team in basketball -with Bud Phillips, Bunny Lautenschlager, Bob Beardsley, John Deschino, and Jim Opperman, working together to make it a very successful season. Since Newtown and Bethel were disqualified we were declared the winners of the southern half of the league and fought a determined but losing game against the powerful Thomaston team. Another highlight of the basketball season was the appearance of the newly organized cheerleaders and their mascot, Mary Green. It was the first group of its kind in Woodbury High School, and they really raised the morale of the school. We held another all-school social in March, this time at Bentwood. It was then that we took the opportunity of saying farewell to one of our classmates, Jackie Phillips, who has moved to Alaska, In order to get an early start on our yearbook, in January we elected Blaine Hartford editor and Bud Phillips, Carolyn Wood, Roberta Bans-leben arxi Marjorie Weed as his assistants. With their leadership, we the class of U8, have put out a Wide Awake which we hope is worth the effort put into it. c5 or in -iHHHHW U M .H W M � M U U U M U U •w'TV r HHH HHH Although we feel sure that eur graduation will mean a great deal to us, we know that our deepest impressions have already been made. We are very thankful for eur many experiences hero at Woodbury and also for the enduring friendships we have made among our fellow schoolmates and our teachers. Jane Hicock Mary Mackay Jane Boyd i C6 Marjorie Weed Mary Bird Maclray Louise Strattman Herbert Partridge Florence Lindberg Melvin Lautenschlager CLASS PROPHECY Scene I - An empty room except for one cot placed in the middle of the stage. John Deschino enters, tired and weary from his hard day's work. He walks slowly towards the bed, loosening his necktie as he approaches. Sighs....; ..... sits down on the bed and begins to take off his shoes - JOHN DESCHINO (to himself): Oh boy, am I tired ....... (Pause) HmmmmJl Wonder how the reunion of our Senior Class is going tonight. Sure wish I could have gone and seen the gang again. (Lies down) Sure wish I was there. (Pause) I sure .... wish .... I ... wassss ... the..re. (Snore) (The lights dim and go completely off. Dream music is heard faintly in the distance.) Scene II - As curtains rise a glow of i ed comes from the mouth of a huge whale that is against the back of stage. A green light comes on slowly, flooding the entire stage and revealing some starfish and fishnet on a wall. Two slaves are standing before open mouth of whale, clerk ife on extreme right, directly opposite from a large rock, upon which is seated a man, clothed in strange robes, who is King Neptune. He is reading a book and is deeply interested in its contents. He remains still for a while and then looks up, noticing the whale as if for the first time. KING NEPTUNE: (To whale) Ahhh... AhI Orchidainty my favorite and most reliable whalo, (Whale blinks one eye) Well, how's business? (Whale blinks both eyes) (Two guards enter Orchidainty1s mouth and bring out John Deschino and Allen Ruffin who are protesting vigorously. KING NEPTUNE: Silencet (Looks the boys over carefully) Hmmm..... You Dl two have strong backs. Clerk, what is their story? CLERKi (Steps forward) They are part of a group who claim to be having a reunion and call themselves the Class of 'U8 . They were having their reunion on a luxury liner bound for Rio de Janerio. The boat capsized in a storm and Orchideinty swallowed them up. This class reunion business is obviously just a cover-up for some fiendish international smugglers or spy ring. This fiend (points to John) holds the title of Senior Class President and must be their leader. KING NEPTUNE: Yes. You can tell by the merciless gleam in his eye and the vicious look about the other fellow that their organization must be a band of heartless fanatics. ALLEN RUFFIN: (Pompously) You can't talk like that. I won't stand for it. NEPTUNE: (Roaring) Then sit down. RUFFIN: BahIt JOHN DESCHINO: I'll have you know we are the very respectable class of ' 1 8, of Woodbury High School. KING NEPTUNE: Oh ... A school. That is fine. Much knowledge is stored in schools. The Freshmen always bring some in and the Seniors never take any out. (Pause) Clerk, read me their records. (Clerk steps forward, opens mouth to read but Ruffin with a wave of his hand and a forward stride cuts him off - with great flourishing) RUFFIN: Hal I can tell you all you want to know about my good com- panion. Why Johnny Deschino became a tailor. He took over his father's business and after many years of hard work he became so renowned that D2 Woodbury eventually became to men's styles what Paris is to women's. KING: And you - (points to Ruffin) who are you? JOHN DESCHINOt (Stepping forward and looking from King to Ruffin) Who is he? Why this is Allen Francis Ruffin who tried his hand at many professions including medicine. It was feared he would become jack of all trades, master of none but at last he found himself established as a writer and wit - the Mark Twain of his era. This was all fine until he was confronted by one hundred eighty four libel suits at the same time after one of his witty books was published, (Guard brings out Carolyn Wood, Esther Coe, Louise Strattman. The guard, a little follow, has Louise by the arm) LOUISEj Don't man-handle me, you big brute, RUFFIN: Hi ya', girls! JOHN: Well if it isn't Louise Strattman. ’(That have you been doing since you graduated? LOUISE: I became the secretary of a very up and coming young business man after graduating from business school, but my career ended after I worked a proposal out of him. (Notices the king - points at him) Who's this character? KING: (Whistles) You three will make a fine addition to my harem. CAROLYN: Harem???? How disgraceful! I was a successful telephone oper- ator except for occasional wrong numbers. ESTHER: (Breaks in) ... Until she joined the ranks of the happily. And as for me, I studied designing at Pratt Institute until I yielded to my heart and joined Carolyn. D3 (They move over to the side where John and Allen beckon to them) (King booms with laughter as guards bring in Andy Scoville, Bob Beardsley, John Brigham, Florence Lindberg and Patricia Brownell) SCOVILLE: Where are we? (Points to king) And who's this gismo? (Then, noticing John Brigham, he says) Howdy, Johnny. JOHN BRIGHAM: See here, there can be no such place as this. I demand a scientific explanation. KING: It's a case of tri-electronic ultra-fluroscent mutilation. Does that cover it? JOHN: MhhhhJ11111 1 KING: (Points to the boys) You there, move aside. (He sees Florence and Pat) A - la - laail What have we here? You two will make beautiful mermaids. FLORENCE: That sounds like living in a fishbowl. Why, this is Pat Brow- nell, the tireless social worker -who raised the living standards of Sera-inoles, Navahoes, Tasmanians and Lower Sloblovians. She influenced all tribes to give up the Tom-Tom and take up the juke box. Why she wouldn't want to be a mermaid. PAT: And Florence, who studied hairdressing at Hartford Academy, made a livable future by blackmailing the wealthy Mrs. Buffworthington whom she discovered had a case of pediculosis - (pause) - LiceJ!.' it! (All the rest say, Mermaids1Ji11 ) KING: (Pointing to Bob Beardsley) Who are you? BOB: Well ...... who do you think I look like? CLERK: Don't be impudentJ Speakl dU JQIDY: This is Bob Beardsley. He was an apprentice toolmaker at Se- ville's. After a few years he branched out into more technical work. KING: And you - who are you? JOHN BRIGHAM: Why during the atomic push-button war of 1963, General Andy Scoville was engineer-in-chief of army button pushers. Why in fact he won the war with a devastating blitzkreig launched by his little finger. BOB: And our good friend John Brigham was the biological chemist who isolated many virus and discovered cures a-plenty. He was once stumped when he discovered a disease nobody had ever had, for he couldn't try out his cure for it. (Opperman, Lautenschlager, Johnson and Lacey enter. Jimmy is carrying the guard) GUARD: Let me go. I'm a soldier of Neptune's Imperial Guard. This in- dignity is a capital offense. OPPERMAN: Quiet, pipsqueak1111 KING: This is an outrage! Let Ferdinand go at once. (Oppy lets go of guard) You look like a dangerous character - explain yourselves. Who are you? BUNNY: (Steps forward) I'm Bunny Lautenschlager. Jimmy Opperman and I roamed the West for a while after graduation. We did all kinds of work and had many adventures. We were known as the happy vagabonds . This was until a movie scout spotted us and consequently Oppy became a daring stunt driver and I ------ Aheml I replaced Bogart. JOHN DESCHINO: Hal Ha! D$ o-t. j. ie?(f.'.ur J ri..ns'iM a it d I ai.'lT - : . ■ .!•••' ‘ ■ ' ■■ . • ; i. c. i '. •• : .. • berpsu e esto e w eH I Ci.' i' titli- i L (li: ji • . A ■ . - • r ;2 110 eiri : ■ -:ii eirfT .bietO is a-?i «• . J: j i . i ! . I fcns wunosqO ,'rca.H, . v it in . rtnr: • L (trrt r-v s ifco t • • li. � V . •!' • ... I' qs £ J-.-wVV • 1 i Ix: f a. rfMWiW'hr.i ■iHRBf- -SKHHHHHHHH4 (Dave Lacey, Bob Johnson are looking at specimen. Dominic Computzzi enters with fish net around him. Goes over to them) DOMINICt Hi Bobl (Pause) Dnvel Help me out of this will you? (They untangle him) What have you been doing? DAVID: Why Bob and I have taken life easy on the farm and were success- ful dairymen, largely due to Mr. Clark's training. We each have more head of cattle than children and we've been an asset to our community. BOB JOHNSON: Yes......that's right. (Claps Dave on the back) What about you, Dominic? We heard that as the Secretary of Agriculture you had quiet a time. What finally happened? DOMINIC: Oh, the President asked for my resignation after my hired man broke up a cabinet meeting to tell me that my favorite Holstein had had triplets. (Yell is heard coming from inside of whale) ROBERTA BANSLEBEN: Where are you????? JOHN DESCHINO: Out here. Is it dark inside? ROBERTAi I don't know. I can't see. (’Whale sneezes and Roberta, Mary Richards, Edith Cole, Margie Caton tumble out, followed by John Clark and Herb Partridge, who are arguing) ROBERTA: We must have taken the -wrong passage. Where have you been? We thought we'd never get out. Buddy Partridge insisted he knew the way a-round and it was so dark that we couldn't find our way out. JOHN CLARK: Where are wo now. This doesn't look like the First National Store. Are you the proprietor? It's quite a layout you've got here. HERB PARTRIDGE: (Runs forward) Pardon me for interrupting but where's D6 -S-tBHHHHHHf- • « • ■ ft. - air via it He n t: , n ■� «- -■ •• -shhh • 4i ' the telephone. I have an appointment on Wall St. this afternoon and I must contact my broker to represent me. NEPTUNE: (Laughs and says) Telephone 1 (Laughs again) ROBERTA: (Pointing) There he goes! EVERYBODY: 'What??? There goes what???? ROBERTA: Didn't you see that phosphorescent fish? He's one of my agents advertising musical scale sardines. MARGIE CATON: Oh yes, Bertie, I've heard that you are running an adver- tising agency. ROBERTA: That's right, Margie, and what about all of you? MARGIE: Edith Cole, Mary Richards and I were all happily married, law- abiding citizens. EDITH COLE: Most of the time, anyway. MARGIE: Edith and Mary were proud of their twins until I had triplets! MARY: What about you John - what did you do after graduation? JOHN CLARK: I stayed on at the First National and eventually became a manager. (Jane Boyd, Mary Henderson, Mary Mackay and Jane Hicock enter from side of stage) HERB: Where did you come from? ’We haven't seen you since we got swallowed up. JANE BOYD: (Giggling) Oh, we were the last ones in and the first ones out. We've been exploring! NEPTUNE: What? (Angrily) You have committed a sacrilege by invading my sacred halls. The penalty is ....... D7 MMHMMMNW IHHMHtW M W'tHHHHHHUHHHHf JANE BOYD: Oh, Kingie, you wouldn't do that to us now, would you? (Jane Hicock faints) MARY MACKAY: Oh Jane's fainted. What shall we do? MARY HENDERSON: Why, I'm a nurse. I know what to do. (All gather a- round) (Dick Cromwell, Marjorie Weed, Marilyn Green, are brought out of the whale) DICK CROMWELL: What's going on out here? What happened? JOHN BRIGHAM: Jane's been away at school and she has so many degrees she has reached the boiling point. MARILYN GREEN: What have you been doing Mary? MARY MACKAY: I studied psychiatry and finally became a child specialist. What about you, Marilyn? MARILYN: Why Mary, didn't you know that I'm an air hostess? (Laughs) I just got over being air-sick and now we have our reunion and I have been so sea-sick! Ohhhhhhhhhhh........... (She holds her stomach) JANE BOYD: I have a remedy Marilyn. I studied Chemistry at Rutgers and I was quite successful in that field. Come to my office sometime and I will give you some sodium bicarbonate. MARGIE WEED: (Steps forward) Jane, do you have an office in New York? On the way to my dress shop one day I saw a sign - Dr. Jane Boyd. MARILYN: (Steps up) Margie was picked in 1958 as one of the ten best dressed women in America. It was said her wardrobe consisted of 119 suits of the latest styles. (Laughs) This was all fine until the next year when the styles all changed. (Everyone laughs) D8 MKXHHmUmXMHXmiH S M )H)'W-!HHI IHUHUm MWHUHHHHUHHHHt UK WIHHUHHHHUHHI MttWWMWWIIMWIlKW DICK CROMWELL: Speaking of styles, you should see the shape of the new busses used by our Regional High School. I'm head of the company that owns the busses and I've had a juke box installed in each bus. (Guard enters with Bud Phillips and Blaine Hartford) BUD: That isn't the point. It was Stemweiss that was up and he hit the fly ball that Williams caught before Henrick came up and grounded to Doerr before DiMaggio came up and hit a smash that Pesky booted and made a wild throw to first, where Spence missed it and it bounced off of a photographer's head and dropped into my orangoade. BLAINE HARTFORD: Oh, forget itl (Sees the king - looks around) Hey, what's going on around hereJt (Points to the king) Who do you think you are ------ the Merchant of Venice?? KING: SilenceJ Who are you that you don't know enough to address me with reverence? Speak1 BUD: This is Blaine Hartford who studied as a commercial artist and eventually became president of an advertising agency of great importance. Only once did he blunder. By mistake he signed up to advertise for two competing companies. KING: And you? BLAINE: That's Buddy Phillips who was a great center fielder at Gunnery and Cornell where he studied hotel and restaurant management. He eventually took over the Diner. He is credited with one of civilization's greatest advances - - Bud put the meat in the hamburg. KING: (To guard) How many of these specimen of civilization did Orchi- dainty bring this trip, Ferdinand? D9 t.i - v f ti.nl H. •? -t 3 . i ft;. ini t’ rfr IHNHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHBHBHHHt-JKHf-JHHHHBHHHBBHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHBHHHHHBHHHf FERDINAND: (Looks around) There are three missing, oh mighty King Nep- tune. KING: They may have escaped and be wandering around my sacred palace. Guards 1 Send out my special sea horse cavalry. Find them and bring them back - dead or alive. (Exit guard) KING: Who's missing? Speak upl ANDY: Yes. Who's missing. It must be Donald Bennett and Bob Munson. JOHN DESCHINO: Oh yes, and Jacelyn Phillips. PAT BROVNELL: Oh, Jacky moved to Alaska in our Senior year and became fat and healthy on whale blubber. In 1950 she was voted the Belle of the Yukon. (Meanwhile Donald Bennett and Bob Munson enter behind rock) KING: What nature of men are these we seek? BRIGHAM: Donald Bennett joined the Navy and worked his way up to chief petty officer. It wasn't until his 13th year that they discovered he couldn't swim. KING: ’What kind of man is that, vino can't swim, (Donald shakes his head and points to the king - laughs) And the other one - what about him? RUFFIN: Bob Munson? (Laughs) KING: Speak man, speakl RUFFIN: AwwwwJ You don't want to hearl (Laughs) KING: (Crouches forward on rock with anticipation. Munson gets right behind the rock) I demand an explanation of this impudence. Tell me ill (Roars with anger - then a pause - then complete silence) RUFFIN: Bob Munson was bodyguard for Jane Russell. DIO KING: (Sits down - roars with laughter) What a masher he must bej MUNSON: Oh, yeah? (Pushes king off of the rock) KING: (Deep yells — lights dim — blackout) Scene III - John Deschino's bedroom. John falls out of bed. Everybody yells Surprise . (He looks up and says) Where's Neptune and Orchidainty? BOB BEARDSLEY: What are you talking about? FLORENCE LINDBERG: Why Johnny, you must have been dreaming. LOUISE: You couldn't come to the class reunion John, so we came to youl (John smiles and curtain closes!) Robert Beardsley John Brigham Andrew Scoville Patricia Brownell Florence Lindberg CLASS GIFTS Robert Beardsley — this check for six million dollars so he will never have to work. Donald Bennett — this life insurance policy. John Brigham — this test tube to remind him of those days in Chemistry class. John Clark — this contract to a chain of First Nationals. Dominic Computzzi — this egg so he can carry on his poultry business, John Deschino — the title of one of the best dressed men in America. Blaine Hartford — this framed copy of the Wide Awake . Robert Johnson — this baseball to start his own league. David Lacey — a 19b8 Rolls Royce. Melvin Lautenschlager — An Indian girl for a guide on his trip, Robert Munson — this candy so he'll always have his sweet disposition. James Opperman — this driver's manual. Herbert Partridge — this spark plug to start him in engineering. Edward Fhillips — this lease on the Waldorf-Astoria. Allen Ruffin — a new line. Andrew Scoville — a priority on Republican tickets. Roberta Bansleben — a position as advertising executive for Vogue. Jane Boyd — this chemistry set to start her own lab. Patricia Brownell — this pair of chopsticks to use in China. Marjorie Caton — this wedding band to go with her diamond. Esther Coe — this contract as assistant to Adrian, famous French designer. Edith Cole — this piece of material so she can keep up the good work in El . V( ♦ � ‘j eiri d i I J - n . s ! . — e gbi-. rt- u: V 1 w • w. K sewing. Marilyn Green — these wings in case her airplane crashes. Mary Louise Henderson — this thermometer for her nursing career. Jane Hicock — this megaphone so they can hear her correct answers in college. Florence Lindberg — this lease on Drescher's Beauty Salon. Mary Bird Mackay — this box of crayons for her kindergarden class. Mary Richards — tjiis book on shorthand. Louise Strattman — this rose for a rosy future. Jacelyn Phillips — this skillet so she can pan gold in the Yukon. Carolyn Wood — this baby grand piano so she will always have her music. Richard Cromwell — this toy bulldog so he'll always have his nickname. Marjorie Weed — the title of one of the best dressed women in America. -a- ■tSBBHHHHHBHHBHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHBBHBHBHHf-tBHHHl- E2 . , '■ vc t [q i?. • 'ivr IJ •caelo n- . , eitfik. r-1 «e ism rr i V • • .. • •. «' I- � • ’ • W- HK-K - S'.- ' CLASS WILL ■1HHHHKHHHWH X tt IMHt X MOft IHf'HiHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHt H MfrH «■ To Janet Anderson - the title Daisy Uaeu. To Anne Barnes - date with Charlie Coe so she and Janet can double date. To Evelyn Barnes - a palace so she'll always have her king . To Virginia Bassette - a job as assistant to Mr. McCreery. To Shirley Cassidy - a yoke so she can hold on to her Ox . To Katherine Coe - a mutual understanding between Jackie and Garwood. To Joyce Fawcett - a peace pipe to smoke with Jimmy. To Jean Fenty - lessons on how to catch . To Althea Hicock - a dog tag to tell her from the other Hicocks. To Ellen Hicock - an employment office of her own. To Pat Hicock - a skyhook to keep her near the top of the honor roll. To Joyce Holleran - a gag so she won't always be Holleran . To Shirley Houle - Mary's manner with the men. To Elsie Jackson - dancing lessons. To Alice Johnson - a talent scout to notice her art work. To Ellen McCarthy - a family tree to prove he isn't a relative. To Helen Olson - a muffler to quiet Oddie's car. To Lorraine Parsell - a permanent A in Homemaking. To Pat Porto - peroxide and ammonia to finish the job. To Isabelle Raymond - a job with Scotty . To Florence Shea - a different pair of glasses for each day in the week. To Edith Terrell and Betty Platt - staples to keep them together. To Jean Lindberg - a ticket to San Antonio. To Mary Lou Perry - track shoes. To Thomas Anderson - a girl to call his own. FI L L L L L L L L . . L To Anthony Calabrese - a Tucker car so it won't tip over. To Alfio Candido - something he can worry about. To Dick Cromwell - a governor for his car. To Thomas Dawson - a trip to camp . To Ernest Finch - some more medals for his suit. To Edwin Grisgraber - a stronger throw to first. To Walt Harrison - roller skates to take him around the bases. To Dale Hartford - unbreakable fingers. To Ed Lusas - driving lessons. To Herb Madlung - someone to take Partridge's place. To Garwood Platt - a new car for his spare tire. To Bill Brandt - a pin to deflate him. To Larry Brownell - his sister's driving license. To Daniel Candido - partnership in Tomey's store. To Robert Chase - a job where he won't scare the boss away. To Bill Clark - an opportunity to play basketball within these walls. To Allan Coombs - his father's physique. To David Faber - a muzzle to keep his mouth closed. To Charles Harris - a few driving lessons. To Robert Hoffman - his own truant officer. To Carl Johnson - his sister's report card. To Harvey Johnson - Ernie's permission for a date with Cynthia. To Donald Rice - a book on how to play basketball. To Ken Robinson - a room at Woodbury Lodge. To Bill Starchak - gambler's luck. juhhHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHJIHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHNHHHHHJ F2 I I I ' T To Howard Hicock - a bigger car so he can carry more kids. To Charlie Lautenschlager - a horse to go with his boots. To Ray Oppcrman - something he can't do. To Richard Stephen - somewhere else to practice pitching besides on the bus. To Leon Bemis - his father's job. To John Botsford - membership in the Polar Bear Club. To Joe Clark - a permanent ride to Waterbury. To Alvan Caton - a glider to get down out of the Purchase. To Robert Cowles - a job with the C.M.P.A. so he can drive a truck. To William Davison - a regular position on the Rinky Dinks' team. To Gordon Curtis - Phillips' place on the baseball team. To Philip Frazier - the middle name of Kaiser. To Edwin Gangloff - a better wire for the pinball machine. To Ronald Hellwinkle - lessons on How to Sing, on Key . To Ernest Larson - a date with Pat Porto. To Eugene Makl - George's baseball ability. To Ken Munson - Bob's way with the women. To Ronald Norton - something to nip so he can always be called Nippy . To William Peterson - a date with Velma Deschino. To Alan Petit - a title of assistant principal of W. H. S. To Richard Sterry - Finch's place in Ag. To Joe Wall - Jimmy Opperman's height. To Margaret Atwood - a pilot's license for study hall airplanes. To Joan Cole - a job with the Boston Bloomer Girls . F3 « H-M-tt M K mt-M-W W X -iBBHBBBBHRHBHBHBttHBHHBHHBHHHHHHBHHBHHBHBHHHHHHHHHHHHHBHHHHHfr To Edith Gillotti and Inez Lewis - we leave each other. To Velma Deschino - a pair of long legs to keep up with - you know who. To Dot Norton - a job with the Dead End Kids. To Irene Olson - a place to play her violin. To Lyn Kamerzel - another smooth talker to take Dave's place. To Helene Hirsch - a goat to remind her of Billy. To Pat Reynolds - a lock and key for her diary to keep explorers out. To Louise Scoville - a muzzle. To Norma Tomlinson - friendship always with Nancy Benedict. To Connie Hammer - a nail. To Betty Lou Keech - her sister's talents. To Barbara Purdy - summer all year. To Joan DeGroat - a bus trip to Hartford. To Betty Hardisty - a private telephone for her calls. To Mabel Atwood - a horse to go with her riding pants. To Mr. Coombs - a larger assembly hall so everyone can pay attention. To Miss Clark - better luck with her next Senior Class. To Mr. Clark - a few girls to brighten up his classes. To Mrs. Titus - job as personal adviser always to the class of 'U8. To Mr. Smith - a fishing pole to go with his line. To Mr. Wagner - a trolleycar to get to the games. To Miss West - a car so she won't have to walk to school To Mr. McCreery - job as dancing teacher. Mr. Israel - a scooter to get to his classes faster. To the school - a gym. FU : : ’ ' : ' ■ : l CLASS POLL Most Popular Louise Strattman Melvin Lautenschlager Most Attractive Jacelyn Phillips John Deschino Cutest Florence Lindberg Robert Beardsley Best Dancer Florence Lindberg Melvin Lautenschlager Best Dressed Marjorie Weed John Deschino Biggest Flirt Marilyn Green Donald Bennett Noisiest Marilyn Green James Opperman Quietest Edith Cole Robert Turner Biggest Bluffer Marilyn Green Allen Ruffin Most Studious Jane Boyd John Brigham Most Talkative Marilyn Green Allen Ruffin First trip to the altar Marjorie Caton Edward Phillips Most likely to succeed Jane Boyd John Brigham Most Ambitious Jane Boyd John Brigham Laziest Mary Louise Henderson Robert Beardsley Brightest Jane Boyd Andrew Scoville Smoothest Line Florence Lindberg Donald Bennett Most Polite Patricia Brownell Blaine Hartford Friendliest Louise Strattman Blaine Hartford Nicest Smile Marjorie Weed Edward Phillips Nicest Hair Marjorie Weed David Lacey Teachers' Pet Jane Boyd John Brigham Teachers' Problem Mary Louise Henderson James Opperaan Most Dependable Roberta Bansleben Blaine Hartford Most Original -iBBRHHHHHHBHBBBBHHHKHHHHf- Marilyn Green Allen Ruffin IW-SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHW G1 ♦HHWiHHHH't.-KWH! 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' ' . .■iSi'; ,,n dsoH I'D I woXJtflX SCIENTISTS TURN TO RELIGION ANDREW SCOVILIE In Darwin's time most scientists were materialists. That is, they believed in the unlimited power of science and invention. Without becoming more intelligent, men had learned to use the tricks of rational thought and the scientific method. It was natural that the respect which had been given to the witchdoctor and priests in ancient times should be transferred to those who harnessed the forces of natv g and penetrated some of her secrets. The worship of materialism, spread from the technicians and scientists to the masses. Now ninety years after Darwin's revolutionary discoveries — ninety years of amazing scientific progress — scientists are losing their confidence in science as a sufficient guide to life, and are turning more and more to various kinds of religion. There is a marked trend, led by the physicists toward believing that at the heart of reality, there is a mystery. So many exacting conditions are necessary for life on earth that they could not possibly have come to exist by chance. For example, the sun, source of our life, has a surface temperature of 12,000 degrees Fahrenheit and our earth is just far enough away so that we neither roast nor freeze. Again, if our moon were closer, say only fifty thousand miles away instead of two hundred thirty eight thousand, its actual distance, our tides would be so great that at high tide all continents would be submerged: even the mountains would soon be eroded a- way. If the earth rotated at one hundred miles per hour, instead of one thousand miles per hour as it does now, the days and nights would be ten times as long and our vegetation would be burnt up by the hot sun during HI the day while any surviving sprout would be frozen in the long night, Because of these and many other examples there is not one chance in millions that life on our planet is an accident. Even the most faithful materialist or atheist will have to admit there are serious gaps in the continuity of our science which scientific progress does not seem to be filling in. There is nothing in the laws governing electrons and protons to explain many of the properties of the atoms they compose. Why, for example, is the diamond the hardest substance when carbon in its more common form is plain black coal? The properties of atoms cannot be linked with the molecule they compose. For instance, chlorine, a poisonous gas, and sodium, an active metal combine to become common table salt. In the same way inorganic chemistry is not consistent with organic chemistry, which in turn, does not explain biological phenomena. Among physicists, Irving Langmuir reports a whole series of seeming miracles under the name of divergent phenomena . No wonder Professor W. E. Hocking can say that modem physics carries a fixed burden of irrationality , Physics since it began to deal in molecules, atoms, electrons, and even less tangible entities, has become more and more abstract. It has left the real world behind and at its frontiers is accessible only to mathematicians. An electric eel still can do things with electricity that physicists cannot. Though physicists have split the atom with their abstractions, they do not know what kind of force it is that keeps the insides in place. Turning to the science of life, we find biologists in a similar H2 state of perplexity and wonder. They progress only to confront new mysteries, such as the awesome power and complexity of genes. So unspeakably tiny are these genes that if all of them responsible for all living people in the world today could be put in one place, there would be less than a thimbleful. Yet these ultra-microscopic genes inhabit every living cell and are the determining factor of all human, animal, and vegetable characteristics. A thimble is a small place in which to put all the characteristics of two billion human beings. (However, biologists say that it is beyond question.) Yfell, then — how do genes lock up all the normal heredity of a multitude of ancestors and preserve the psychology of each in such an infinitely small space? How do ultra- microscopic genes, each composed of a few million atoms, rule all life on earth? It can only be the work of a creative intelligence; that is the only hypothesis that will serve. The majority of the great men who built up our science were believers, including Newton, Faraday, Maxwell, Amphere and Pasteur. Among modem scientists who are deeply religious are three American physicists and Nobel prize winners: Millikan, Langmuir, and Compton. One of the exceptions to this trend is Einstein who has declared that the idea of free will is objoctional nonsense . But as it was demonstrated in a book called Fate and Freedom , it is Einstein who has made a stubborn religion of determinism while other scientists have moved on to a less certain feeling about the unknown. There is one class of scientists, however, who have not even a little self-doubt. They are those newcomers to the scientific method, the ■IHHHHt'tHHHHHf-tHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHt II M M XK MM H3 L L L L L L I L [ L L : r psychologists and the sociologists. To many of them, the only mystery is why mankind does not place itself entirely in science's hands. They are the stronghold of scientism the primitive belief that science is our only hope. Since belief in God is the source of values man can be sure of, it is a bad time for these newer sciences to ask us to suspend that belief while they experiment, especially so because even as they try to keep God out of science's backdoor, the natural scientists are welcoming Him in at the front. The beliefs of the convinced materialist and the atheist or so-called free thinkers (who, strangely enough, do not admit free will)have all the earmarks of an irrational faith. The laws of inorganic matter, on which they base their beliefs, cannot explain the fact that the properties of the cell are produced by a coordination of matter and not by the chaotic complexity of a mixture of gases. This hereditary coordination entirely escapes our laws of chance. It is not we, but they, who demonstrate a powerful, though negative, faith when they obstinately continue to believe without any proof, that the beginning of life, evolution, man's brain, and the birth of abstract and moral ideas will someday be accounted for scientifically. They forget that this would re- quire a complete revision of modem science and that therefore their convictions are based on purely sentimental reasons. Our entire organized universe becomes incomprehensible without God. Just because scientific and rational reasoning demands the presence of a costaic consciousness , it does not mean that religion will be quickly and universally accepted or that it will protect us from the Hi KWOK ■‘t-Mtt ttMHBHHt M H i frW ■ • ■� products of scientific progress. But today when humanity is threatened with complete destruction by the liberation of atomic forces, people begin to realize that the only efficient protection lies in greater and higher moral development. We can take much hope and gain much confidence from the fact that science's increased mystery has compelled faith and reverence in the deepest reaches of the highest minds. Bibliography: Human Destiny — by Lecomte BuNouy Seven Reasons ’Why A Scientist Believes In God — by A. Cressy Morrison Science - A Ifystery Story — Life Magazine Editorial Hf H$ -K- ■IHHKSHHHHHHHHH) mOOHOHOIX F. F. A. HISTORY W WIHt� H IHHHHHHKt -� � � � M’M-MM M M )H MUMIIXX M frH � M MW Opening its fourteenth year, the Woodbury F. F. A. Chapter started with 6 greenhands, 12 chapter farmers, and 2 state farmers. The following were elected as officers: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Sentinel Ernest Finch Dominic Computzzi Walter Harrison Fred Metcalf Anthony Calabrese David Lacey Our treasurer, Fred Metcalf, was unable to complete the school year, and Harvey Johnson was elected treasurer. The Litchfield County Dairy Herd Improvement Association held its field day June 30th, in Goshen. Three boys, Ernest Finch, John Clark, and Anthony Calabrese, were able to attend and compete with four schools. Woodbury placed second. The forest fire fighting teams were reorganized this fall. They consisted of two teams, one for Woodbury and one for the Southbury district. During the fall season the Danbury Fair and the Connecticut Guernsey Breeders' Association sponsored a Better Milking Contest in which four Woodbury F. F. A. Chapter members took part. of all competitors that took part, Ernest Finch placed highest. On September 15th a Flying Eagle bus was chartered to take present and past F. F. A. members to the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Massachusetts. Harvey Johnson, who made up the Connecticut Milk Judging Team, placed third individual out of twenty boys. Ernest Finch placed seventh MSttHHHBBHBHHHBKHBHKBHt M M� M M MMM-)BHHH� II NMX MmuHHHfrH WitM ■� !) tHHHHHHHHHHHHHHt-iHt-IHHi W )l l II UN mHHHHt individual for the Connecticut Dairy Judging Team. Events held through the year included a dance which brought a good profit. There were two bowling socials - to the first one the F. F. A. Chapter invited the Woodbury Homemaking Department; the second social was held with Newtown. The annual Father and Son Banquet was held at the Community House. The supper was prepared by the Homemaking girls who did a wonderful job. Five students from Woodbury and their advisor, Mr. Clark, attended the National F. F. A. Convention in Kansas City, Mo, At this convention Frank Shepard, Jr. received the degree of American Farmer, the highest National award offered by the Future Farmers of America. Three chapter officers attended the Officers' training course which was held at Glastonbury. Ernest Finch received the Youth Award at the Hoel Bond in Hartford along with forty other Connecticut young people. The annual Junior Dairymen's meeting was held at the Hotel Garde, where Richard Cromwell was elected a Junior Dairyman. The Ag boys are now enjoying the addition of a shop which is large enough and can hold all the tools that are needed. An all day egg grading school, sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Farms and Markets, was held and conducted by Mr. Owen Trask. The New England States Governors' Council sponsored a Greener Pastures Contest. John Botsford won a first prize of $10 for his pasture slogan. The chapter has earned money by selling pencils, catering at ball games, and holding a dance. Ernest Finch, a candidate for public speaking, won first place in ...................... -WHHHW- -SHHHH - 12 ■ the quarter-finals and semi-finals. He placed fourth in the state final contest. Three boys from the Woodbury F. F. A. Chapter are raising heifer calves under the W.T.I.C. plan and the Connecticut Breeders' Plan. The annual State Judging Contest was held on April 23rd. Woodbury was represented with a team in each event. Woodbury placed sixth for the Sweepstakes. Ihe year closed with 11 greenhands, 17 chapter farmers, 2 state farmers and 1 American farmer. ■WHHHHHHfr 13 [ [ [ r. r t E L [ [ [ [ L [ L L L L L L SPORTS This is the first year that Woodbury High School has had a real coach who could devote his full time to the job. Much of the credit is due to Coach Wagner who coached baseball last year but not basketball until 'h7-'U3. In basketball we had much success. Due to our good luck, we were able to play in the championship game with Thomaston, which we lost. We won 9 and lost 5 on the regular schedule including the games forfeited to us by Bethel and Newtown because of ineligible players. The first team was made up entirely of Seniors: Jim Opperman, center; Mel Lauten- schlager, left forward; Bud Phillips, right forward; John Deschino, left guard; Bob Beardsley, right guard. We elected Bud Phillips and John Deschino, co-captains. The girls' basketball team wasn't quite as lucky but they never gave up when behind, which made the games more interesting. In baseball we had a discouraging season as we lost games by errors and small margins. We had a new infield which consisted of Ronald Hell-winkle at third, Eddie Grisgraber at short, Bill Brandt at second, and John Deschino and Don Luf at first. Bob Johnson was still on the mound assisted by Bobby Hoffman - a newcomer. Walt Harrison and LarryBrownell handled the catching department. In the outfield there were no changes and included Alfio Candido in left, Bud Phillips in center, and Bob Munson in right. We had a lot of fun playing even when we lost. The girls' softball team was good and as this goes to press they are making a habit of winning. We had a track team this year under the direction of J. Burton IU Israel who tried his best to teach a lot in a short time. He succeeded in teaching a great deal and the team competed in Litchfield at the H. V. S. L. meet where Jim Opperman won the discus throw. He placed 2nd in the discus throw at the state meet in New Haven which is quite an accomplishment in itself. All told, we had a fairly successful year in sports and we hope that next year and the years after, the teams will get as much enjoyment out of sports as the teams of 'U7 - 'U8. Edward Phillips 15 i GROUP PICTURES JUNIOR CLASS: Back row (left to right) Edwin Grisgraber, Ernest Finch, Thomas Anderson, Walter Harrison, Richard Stephen, Ernest Ehrhardt, Frank Miller, Herbert Madlung, Anthony Calabrese. Third row: Edmund Lusas, Garwood Platt, Thomas Dawson. Second row: Lorraine Parsell, Virginia Bassette, Isabelle Raymond, Joyce Holleran, Betty Lewis, Patricia Hicock, Edith Terrell, Betty Platt, Evelyn Brunet, Mary Karrmann, Jean Lindberg, Katherine Coe, Florence Shea, Joyce Fawcett, Patricia Porto. Front row: Shirley Houle, Ellen McCarthy, Shirley Cassidy, Anne Barnes, Janet Anderson, Alfio Candido, Jean Fenty, Evelyn Barnes, Helen Olson, AltheA Hicock, Alice Johnson, Elsie Jackson, Mary Lou Perry. SOPHOMORE CLASS: Back row (left to right) Allan Coombs, Raymond Opper-man, Charles Harris, Carl Johnson, Donald Rice, Howard Hicock, Harvey Johnson, Kenneth Robinson, David Faber, William Clark, Robert Hoffman, Daniel Candido. Middle row: Esther Terrell, Patricia Moore, Elizabeth Nordstrom, Cyn- thia Weasa, Edith Eyre, Joan Hawley, Ella Cooper, Marion Hallock, Jean Computzzi, Janet Drescher, Claire Fleming, Elizabeth Rhoades, Nancy Mitchell. Front row: Olive Guy, Frances Grisgraber, Alice Fawcett, Jo.an Bennett, Linda Mitchell, Emily Metcalf, Larry Brownell, Betty Ann Smith, Helen Hatfield, Katherine Forman, Ann Bower, Jane MacDonald. FRESHMAN CLASS: Back row (left to right) Robert Cowles, Ernest Larson, Edward VanDuzer, Leon Bemis, William Peterson, Eugene Makl, Harry Brazee, Alvan Caton, Kenneth Munson, Gordon Curtis, Richard Sterry. Third raw: Edwin Gangloff, Ronald Hellwinkle, Donald Luf,lffi.lliam Davis- on. Second row: Iyn Kamerzel, Janice Opperman, Velma Deschino, Louise Sco- ville, Joan Cole, Betty Hardisty, Dorothy Norton, Inez Lewis, Mabel Atwood, Marjorie Atwood, Marjorie Ingram, Barbara DeGroat, Grace DeBiase, Edith Gillotti, Catherine Pratt. Front row; Joan DeGroat, Barbara Purdy, Irene Olson, Shirley Mohan, Bennett Dyke, Philip Frazier, Shirley Sayles, Patricia Reynolds, Helene Hirsch, Juliette Ane, Norma Tomlinson, Nancy Benedict, Betty Lou Keech. GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Back row (left to right) Ellen McCarthy,Frances Grisgraber, Katherine Coe, Mary Karrmann, Joan Cole, Evelyn Brunet, Shirley Cassidy. Front row: Shirley Houle, Coach Wagner, Florence Lindberg, Jane Boyd, Anne Barnes, Jean Lindberg. CHEER LEADERS: Marilyn Green, (Mary Green), Janet Drescher, Patricia Brownell, Esther Coe, Louise Strattman, Janet Anderson, Betty Ann Smith. BOYS' BASKETBALL: Back row (left to right) Dale Hartford, Donald Rice, Ronald Hellwinkle, Second row: Coach Wagner, Frank Miller, John Brigham, Larry Brownell, J1 Freshman Class L L L L L L L L [ [ L L L L L L L L L L f fc s r� (: ) m Boys' Basketball Team Girls' Basketball Team Cheer Leaders ■IHHHHHWHHBHHBHHHHHBBBHHHHHHHBHBHBBHBMM X M Ml tHBHBHBHWBHC'M iHUHHt KMX X XM iHHHHHHt- Harold Traver, Jr., Raymond Opperman. Front rowt Melvin Lautenschlager, Robert Beardsley, Edward Phillips, John Deschino, James Opperman. BOYS' BASEBALL TEAM: Standing (left to right) Coach Wagner, Robert Chase Donald Luf, Ronald Hellwinkle, Robert Munson, Walter Harrison, Larry Brownell, Ernest Finch, Alfio Candido, Robert Beardsley and Raymond Opperman, managers. Front row: Frank Miller, Dale Hartford, Edward Phillips, Edwin Gris- graber, John Deschino, Robert Johnson. GIRLS' SOFTBALL TEAM: Back row (left to right) Frances Grisgraber, Joyce Holleran, Evelyn Brunet, Helen Hatfield, Ellen McCarthy, Shirley Houle, Joan Cole, Shirley Stephen, Patricia Moore. Seated: Coach Wagner, Dorothy Norton, Shirley Cassidy, Katherine Coe, Jane Boyd, Mary Karrmann. DRAMATIC CLUB: Back row (left to right) Raymond Opperman, Allen Ruffin, Dale Hartford, Harold Traver, Jr. Larry Brownell, John Deschino, Garwood Platt, John Brigham, Robert Beardsley, Andrew Scoville,Edmund Lusas Seated: Mary Bird Mackay, Louise Strattman, Jan Boyd, Patricia Porto, Joyce Fawcett, E. Sheldon Smith (director), Florence Shea, Patricia Brownell, Joan Hawley, Jane MacDonald, Betty Ann Smith. HOMEMAKING: Back row (left to right) Betty Lewis, Joyce Holleran, Evelyn Brunet, Edith Cole, Lorraine Parsell, Helen Olson, Evelyn Barnes,Shirley Houle, Ellen McCarthy, Mary Richards, Carolyn Wood, Isabelle Raynond, Betty Platt, Edith Terrell. Fourth row: Ann Bower, Olive Guy, Jane MacDonald, Shirley Mohan,Barbara Purdy, Elizabeth Rhoades, Irene Olson, Dorothy Norton, Inez Lewis, Elizabeth Nordstrom, Joan Bennett, Catherine Pratt. Third row; Jean Fenty, Esther Coe, Cynthia Weasa, Joan DeGroat, Marjorie Ingram, Shirley Stephen, Marjorie Caton, Barbara DeGroat, Edith Eyre, Edith Gillotti, Marion Hallock, Mary Karrmann. Second row: (seated) Esther Terrell, Frances Grisgraber, Iyn Kamerzel, Louise Scoville, Dorothy West (teacher), Grace DeBiase, Mabel Atwood , Marjorie Atwood, Juliette Ane, Norma Tomlinson, Nancy Benedict, Betty Lou Keech. Front row: Nancy Mitchell,Marjorie Weed, Velma Deschino, Fhtricia Porto, Joyce Fawcett, Florence Shea, Jean Lindberg, Alice Fawcett, Katherine Coe FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA: Back row (left to right) Richard Sterrj{ Howard Hicock, Kenneth Robinson, Alvan Caton, Harry Brazzee Third row: David Lacey, Kenneth Munson, John Clark, James Opperman. Second row: Robert Johnson, Thomas Anderson, Richard Stephen, Edwin Gangloff, William Peterson, Frank Miller, Ellis F. Clark (instructor), Front rowt Anthony Calabrese, Richard Cromwell, Ernest Finch, Walter Harrison, Harvey Johnson. J2 CHORUSt Back row: (left to right) Ronald Hellwinkle, Philip Frazier, David Faber. Third row: Robert Cowles, Charles Harris, Barbara Purdy, Patricia Reynolds, Jean Fenty, Betty Ann Smith, Bennett Dyke, Richard Cromwell, Second row: Shirley Sayles, Barbara DeOroat, Joan DeGroat, Ella Cooper, Mary Richards, Carolyn Wood, Isabelle Raymond, Marjorie Caton, Mary Louise Henderson, Elizabeth Nordstrom, Patricia Moore, Linda Mitchell, Virginia Bassette, Helene Hirsch. Front row: Velma Deschino, Esther Coe, Florence Shea, Jean Lindberg , Alice Fawcett, Katherine Coe, George McCreery (teacher, Edith Eyre, Janice Opporman, Patricia Porto, Joyce Fawcett, Anne Barnes, Janet Anderson. ■SBBBBHm X l� K -tHHHHHHHW- J3 Dramatic Club ! High School Chorus [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ t [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ E M X M X M M X H H KMX THIS ABOVE ALL Dedicated to the Senior Class This above all, to thine own self be true. This is ray prayer, my fondest hope for you. For four short years you've sought these halls of wood. And I have taught the little that I could. For you 'twas one more class, one more work to do, For me, a privilege to see you through. A chance each day, a share, though very mild. In bringing up another person's child. And now, as forth you go to life ahead. With all your hopes and dreams, with faith to tread The paths that life will open, leaving here These sheltered halls, your classmates, do not fear� This is my thought, my fondest hope for you. We may not meet again, you know 'tis true. You may forget me, yet I pray that when Fond memory brings your school days back again, Somewhere, somehow, these words will come back to you This above all, to thine own self be true. Viola S. Titus K1 -tHHf -Mi A PSALM OF LIFE Tell me not, in mournful numbers, Life is but an empty dreamt For the soul is dead that slumbers. And things are not what they seem. Life is reall Life is eamestl And the grave is not its goal; Dust thou art, to dust returnest. Was not spoken of the soul. Not enjoyment, and not sorrow, Is our destined end or way; But to act, that each to-morrow Finds us farther than to-day. Art is long, and Time is fleeting, And our hearts, though stout and brave. Still, like muffled drums, are beating Funeral marches to the grave. In the world's broad field of battle. In the bivouac of Life, Be not like dumb, driven cattle! Be a hero in the strife! Trust no Future, howe'er pleasant! Let the dead Past bury its dead! Act, —act in the living Present! Heart within, and God o'erhead! Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime. And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sands of time; Footprints, that perhaps another, Sailing o'er life's solemn main, A forlorn and shipwrecked brother, Seeing, shall take heart again. Let us, then, be up and doing. With a heart for any fate; Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait. H. W. Longfellow L